Go left Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɫɛft
GOH LEFT
ɡˈəʊ/ /lˈɛft
guh-OH LEFT
Definition
To move or turn to the left side; often used for giving directions or instructions.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for giving and following directions, especially when driving or walking. Often paired with 'go right', 'go straight', etc. Typically imperative. Don't confuse with more figurative uses of 'left'.
Spanish: girar a la izquierda - ir a la izquierdaPortuguese (BR): virar à esquerda - ir para a esquerdaPortuguese (PT): virar à esquerda - ir para a esquerdaChinese (Simplified): 向左转Chinese (Traditional): 向左轉Hindi: बाएँ मुड़ोArabic: اتجه إلى اليسارBengali: বামে যানRussian: поверните налево - идите налевоJapanese: 左に行くVietnamese: rẽ trái - đi về bên tráiKorean: 왼쪽으로 가다Turkish: sola dön - sola gitUrdu: بائیں جائیںIndonesian: belok kiri - pergi ke kiri
Example Sentences
At the corner, go left.
basic
If you see the park, go left to reach the school.
basic
To find the bathroom, go left after the entrance.
basic
When you reach the end of this street, just go left and you'll see the café.
natural
Don’t go left here—take a right at the lights instead.
natural
If you go left at the fork, you’ll save a lot of time.
natural